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MATIJA NASTASIC: Looked far more experienced than a 20-year-old in his first year in English football, intercepting well

The Sport Matrix: Monday 29 April 2013

Wenger: Van Persie retains friends at the Emirates

Wigan Athletic 2 Tottenham Hotspur 2 match report: Both teams lose out in game they had to win

Tottenham and Wigan rue vital missed points for a Champions' League place and survival

Unwanted: Luis Suarez and John Terry may both move on this summer

The Last Word: Week the FA jumped the Luis Suarez shark

The toxic presence of the Liverpool striker and John Terry make our national game a joke

Gareth Bale celebrates his goal for Tottenham

Andre Villas-Boas assured PFA favourite Gareth Bale will stay if Tottenham make top four

Welsh star has attracted interest from Real Madrid

Michu would be an award candidate at a bigger club

The Last Word: Voters' lack of imagination makes players' award a farce

The limelight could glint upon literally the most disarming smile in sport

Gareth Bale in training with Spurs

Premier League: Wigan v Tottenham match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the DW Stadium

Gareth Bale celebrates his goal for Tottenham

Roberto Martinez relaxed over Gareth Bale's visit to Wigan with Tottenham

The Welshman recovered from injury in time to face Manchester City last weekend

ROBIN VAN PERSIE: Scourge of Premier League defences, he found Ramos and Varane tough. Forced two easy saves from Lopez. 6

Robin van Persie joins Gareth Bale in ad campaign for BT Sport

Manchester United striker will appear in commercials to promote Premier League coverage

Jermain Defoe

Andre Villas-Boas delighted with selection dilemma presented by return of Jermain Defoe

Striker is hitting form at just the right time says Spurs manager

Quick learner: Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt believes Aaron Lennon can be compared to Spurs’ great wingers David Ginola and Chris Waddle

Aaron Lennon returns to Tottenham training

Winger could be in contention for match on Saturday against Wigan

Tom Huddlestone

Tom Huddlestone admits he may need to leave Tottenham

Huddlestone has started just six Premier League games over the last two seasons

Gareth Bale celebrates his goal for Tottenham

Tottenham forward Gareth Bale targeting twin success

Welshman has been nominated for the Player of the Year award

Roberto Mancini

James Lawton: Roberto Mancini will not find consolation in FA Cup triumph after poor season for Manchester City

Mancini once again wore an expression in the dugout not so much agitated as bemused

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